Starts off tap via dry home for bees (6)

I believe the answer is:

apiary

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'home for bees' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for apiary that I've seen before include "Collection of beehives" , "Place to keep bees" , "Beehive collection" , "Place where bees are kept for profit" , "Home for bees" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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